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  • Congratulations Allen Townsend (senior) for playing an All-Star football game at Superdome!
  • Welcome Olympic Heights' New Varsity Baseball Coach Victor Gutierrez!
  • Congratulations to Steven Celestin for being selected as the OH November non-instructional employee of the month!
  • Congratulations to Natalia Gloria for being selected as the OH November instructional employee of the month!
  • Ana Smith is October's Support Staff Member of the Month!
  • Jenner Niedda is October's Teacher of the Month!
The award-winning student news site of Olympic Heights High School

The Torch
The award-winning student news site of Olympic Heights High School

The Torch
Eva Woods

Eva Woods, Features Editor

Eva Woods is the Features Editor for The Torch. She is a senior in her third year on The Torch staff. Eva is a member of National Honor Society, Best Buddies Club, Compete to Give Club, and the Olympians Advanced Placement Academy (OAPA). She spends her time baking and working with kids and animals. Eva plans to pursue a career in veterinary science.

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Olympic Heights 2023-24 SGA Executive Board President Jaiden Goldberg in one of the costumes he wore while campaigning for office.

2023-24 SGA election results: Jaiden Goldberg to head SGA; Andrew Canter and Gabby Condon named Mr. and Ms. OH

Eva Woods, Features Editor
May 3, 2023
Miss OH, Isabella Grippo, with the OH Lion.

Is Olympic Heights student body lacking school spirit?

Eva Woods, Features Editor
March 23, 2023
Animals sold through outlets known as "puppy mills" are often kept in dirty, cramped conditions until they can be sold.

Animal rights activists look to shut down “puppy mills”

Eva Woods, Features Editor
March 8, 2023
Students in the Olympic Heights Early Childhood Teacher Academy work collaboratively on lesson plans for the on-campus Little Lions preschool program.

OH Early Childhood Teacher Academy offers a career path for students with a passion for working with young children

Eva Woods, Features Editor
February 7, 2023
Olympic Heights senior Sophia Martins displays a pencil case and a bookbag from her personal Lilac Fields Collection line of student accessories that can be purchased online.

Some OH students also at work as young entrepreneurs

Eva Woods, Features Editor
December 15, 2022
Queen Elizabeth II, the longest reigning monarch in British history, passed away at age 96, on Sept. 8.

The world mourns the passing of Queen Elizabeth II

Eva Woods, Features Editor
September 17, 2022
The Veterans Administration serves those veterans needing assistance, but many complain that the system is painstakingly slow and often times ineffective.

Is the U.S. doing enough for its suffering veterans?

Eva Woods, Staff Writer
May 25, 2022
Service dogs can cost up to $30,000 but can be well worth the cost.

There’s much more to a service dog than most people realize

Eva Woods, Staff Writer
May 12, 2022
So-called "puppy mills" such as this one in Kentucky often have dogs living in cramped and dangerous conditions.

Animal abuse a problem that’s not going away

Eva Woods, Staff Writer
March 29, 2022
Actor/comedian Bob Saget, who had just embarked on a stand-up comedy tour, was found dead in his Orlando hotel room on Jan. 9. He was 65 years old.

Actor Bob Saget’s death stuns fans, entertainment world

Eva Woods, Staff Writer
January 14, 2022
Archie Yates plays Max Mercer in Disney's disappointing Home Sweet Home Alone, the latest entry in the Home Alone series.

Looking for a new Christmas movie? Home Sweet Home Alone is not it, doing a great disservice to the original

Eva Woods, Staff Writer
December 24, 2021
It is not uncommon to see manatees with scars from being hit by boat propellers. Not all manatees survive the encounter, which is one factor contributing to increasing death rate of the species.

Florida manatees dying off at an alarming rate

Eva Woods, Staff Writer
December 15, 2021
Mental health issues an overlooked side effect of pandemic

Mental health issues an overlooked side effect of pandemic

Eva Woods, Staff Writer
November 25, 2021
Harry Styles will be performing at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise on Oct. 8. Attendees must show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test and be masked.

Live concerts making a roaring comeback to South Florida; some with mandatory COVID-19 protocols

Eva Woods, Staff Writer
September 28, 2021
Many Afghani women fear the loss of their freedoms now that the Taliban has retaken control of Afghanistan.

NEWS ANALYSIS: With the Taliban back in control, Afghanistan’s women facing loss of recently gained rights

Eva Woods, Staff Writer
September 8, 2021
Olympic Heights clubs and organizations make the best of a school year fraught with pandemic restrictions

Olympic Heights clubs and organizations make the best of a school year fraught with pandemic restrictions

Eva Woods, Staff Writer
June 11, 2021
Pod seating at concerts is the latest step in a return to live-concert performances.

Pod seating, drive-in concerts allow for a return to live music

Eva Woods, Staff Writer
June 4, 2021
Palm Beach County residents are returning to the Palm Beach Zoo, featuring its popular tigers, and Lion Country Safari.

Zoos, after struggling through the pandemic, are opening exhibits and returning to normal operating procedures

Eva Woods, Staff Writer
June 1, 2021
Community service hours opportunities there for the taking

Community service hours opportunities there for the taking

Eva Woods, Staff Writer
April 6, 2021
The boardwalk at Green Cay Nature Center makes for a perfect long nature walk.

Getting outdoor exercise is essential to retaining physical and mental health during the pandemic

Eva Woods, Staff Writer
February 18, 2021
The Notebook, starring Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams, tops The Torch's list of romantic comedies to watch with your significant other on Valentine's Day.

The Top 10 romantic comedies to watch with your Valentine

Eva Woods, Staff Writer
February 13, 2021
WandaVision will be the first Marvel Comics Universe show from Disney+. premiering on January 15.

2021 to offer a return to normalcy in TV and film industry

Eva Woods, Staff Writer
January 3, 2021
Reba McEntire and Darius Rucker hosted the 54th Annual Country Music Association Awards.

CMA Awards deliver entertainment and controversy

Eva Woods, Staff Writer
December 20, 2020
A potential Covid-detecting dog goes through a trial run. It may not be long before such dogs are utilized at airports and other heavily-trafficked sites.

Covid-sniffing dogs to the rescue?

Eva Woods, Staff Writer
November 25, 2020
Volunteers at Palm Beach County Animal Care and Control celebrate in front of empty kennels after every dog was adopted.

Empty animal shelters one positive side effect of Covid-19

Eva Woods, Staff Writer
October 18, 2020

Coming back to campus on Monday, Sept. 21? Mandatory mask rule makes choosing the right one important

Eva Woods, Staff Writer
September 17, 2020
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